Hacks On Tap

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7 snips
May 28, 2024 • 1h 11min

The Angry Trump (with Chris Christie)

Former NJ governor and GOP hopeful Chris Christie joins the hosts to discuss Trump's debate mindset, legal troubles, Nikki Haley's endorsement, and the role of surrogates in campaigns. They also touch on leaf blowers and the importance of being the 'adult in the room'.
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May 21, 2024 • 1h 8min

Wetting the Bed (with Howard Wolfson)

Legendary hack and master strategist Howard Wolfson joins the discussion on Trump's legal troubles and campaign financing. The Hacks compare Biden and Trump, preview the June debate, discuss foreign policy, and reveal Mike Murphy's pop culture presence.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 9min

W.T.F., Man? (With John Heilemann)

Esteemed Hackeroo John Heilemann joins the hosts to discuss legal clashes with Trump, NY Times polls, economic trends, Middle East conflicts. Delve into Senate election stats, split-ticket voting, rising costs of living, Gaza bombings aftermath, and navigating election challenges.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 11min

Floors & Ceilings (with Doug Sosnik)

Former Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton, Doug Sosnik, joins the hosts to discuss Trump's legal antics, Big Campaign Energy, the race for GOP VP, capitalism, and more in a lively and insightful conversation.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 2min

Tired, Sleepy & Gassy (with Paul Begala)

Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, joins the discussion on topics like the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump's legal issues, unconventional media opportunities, and even shooting puppies. They also delve into judicial approaches, national polls, electoral strategy, independent candidates' influence, and Ulysses S. Grant's bold strategy.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 5min

Bubbling Over (with Scott Jennings)

GOP strategist Scott Jennings joins the Hacks to discuss Johnson’s Speakership, GOP recruits, campus free speech, Biden's messaging, and Trump's trials. They delve into geopolitical issues, Biden's strategy, Trump's conviction impact, and the need for decisive actions on key issues like food prices and immigration.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 2min

Bad Options (with Whit Ayers and Jonathan Martin)

GOP pollster Whit Ayers and renowned author Jonathan Martin dive into the tumultuous news cycle, discussing Trump's hush money jury selection, abortion and immigration messaging challenges for both parties, campaign infrastructure, foreign policy tensions, and more!
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Apr 9, 2024 • 58min

Mixed Messages (with Sasha Issenberg)

Join Axe, Murphy, and guest Sasha Issenberg as they dissect Trump's abortion stances, Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts, foreign policy complexities, social media impacts, rise of deep fakes, lunar eclipse, and more in a lively discussion.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 56min

Gas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)

Renowned political journalist John Heilemann discusses Biden's three presidents event, Trump's holiday messaging, campaign financing, margins of error, debates, gag orders, hush money, and more with Axe & Murphy on this entertaining episode.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 2min

Bizarroland (with Bakari Sellers)

Former South Carolina State Rep and political commentator Bakari Sellers joins the Hacks to discuss the propitious political landscape, Trump's showmanship, recent polls, running against the couch, knives, forks, geometry, crime stats, US-Israel relations, third-party candidacies, political maneuvering, and debates on foreign influence and humor in politics.

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